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Water and Pasture Availability on Livestock Routes Under a Changing Climate: A Case of Ilemela and Magu Districts in Tanzania

Ernest, S.; Hagai, M.; Kashaigili, J. J. (Journal of the Geographical Association of Tanzania, 2017-02-07)

The beef cattle production system practiced in the Lake Victoria Basin is mainly extensive, which involves cattle grazing on natural pastures. This system is characterized by overgrazing, low livestock production and ...

Water availability and use dynamics and the sustainability of water resources management in the great Ruaha river catchment in Tanzania

Rajabu, Kossa Ruzebelle Mnyimvua (2007)

The purpose of this study was to investigate sustainability of water resources management in the Upper Great Ruaha River Catchment (UGRRC) and the impacts of water availability and use dynamics to the downstream river ...

Water governance in Tanzania: Performance of governance structures and institutions

Kabote, S. J.; John, P. (Science and Education Publishing (SciEP), 2017)

Water governance is becoming imperative because of increasing water shortage for different uses in the world. However, the concept is not explored sufficiently in developing countries like Tanzania. This paper examines ...

Water productivity indicators in great Ruaha river basin: analysis and implications for decision-making and allocating water

Mdemu, M.; Lankford, B.; Kadigi, R.M.J.; Cour, J.; Kashaigili, J. J. (SUA, 2003)

The assessment of benefits from water by applying the concepts of water productivity is gaining momentum for managing water resources in river basins. A number of institutions have been in the forefront of spearheading ...

Water resources management in Tanzania: Identifying research gaps and needs and recommendations for a research agenda

Mahoo, H.; Simukanga, L.; Kashaga, R. A. L. (2015)

This paper aims at identifying research gaps and needs and recommendations for a research agenda on water resources management in Tanzania. We reviewed published literature on water resources management in Tanzania in ...

Watershed management extension and advisory services in Adama District, East Shoa Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia

Lemma, S. E. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

The agricultural extension and advisory system in Ethiopia is at a crossroads towards pluralistic agricultural extension and advisory services. The natural resource management is the top agenda in the agricultural ...

Weaver ant oecophylla longinoda latreille (hymenoptera formicidae) as biocontrol agent on major insect pests of cashew and mango in Tanzania

Abdulla, N. R. (Sokoine University of Agriculture, 2016)

Experiments to determine the potential of Weaver ants, Oecophylla longinoda Latreille (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) as biocontrol agents of major insect pests of cashew and mango were conducted at Naliendele Agricultural ...

Web search behaviour of postgraduate students at Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania

Sife, Alfred S. (University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2013)

A study was conducted on the Web search behaviour of postgraduates at Sokoine University of Agriculture. Specifically, the study sought to understand the search characteristics of postgraduates, reasons for using the Web, ...

Wet season bird species richness and diversity along urban-rural gradient in Morogoro municipality and surrounding areas, Tanzania

Rija, Alfan A.; Bugingo, Adili; Said, Abubakari; Mwamende, Kuruthumu A. (Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), 2014-06)

This study examined the variation in diversity and distribution of avian species across an urban–rural gradient during the wet season in Morogoro municipality and its surroundings. A total of 2547 individuals comprising ...

What Makes the Community in CBT?

MGONJA, J, T; SIRIMA, A (Routledge, 2015)

This case study draws upon findings from an investigation of the planning, structure and implementation of CBTs in a number of selected areas in Tanzania. In-depth semi structured interviews were conducted in 2012 with two ...

What role for remittances in farm inputs expenditure among paddy farming households? a case study of Kilombero valley, Tanzania

Msinde, J.; Salehe, F. S. (SCIENCEDOMAIN international, 2017-04-10)

Migration and remittance have a potential to enhance farm intensification through spending on essential farm inputs and thus apparently improving farm production for liquidity constrained rural farming households. This ...

What role for remittances in farm inputs expenditure among paddy farming households? a case study of Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

Msinde, J.; Salehe, F. (SCIENCEDOMAIN international, 2017-06)

Migration and remittance have a potential to enhance farm intensification through spending on essential farm inputs and thus apparently improving farm production for liquidity constrained rural farming households. This ...

What role for social capital on crop income shock? a case of paddy farming households in Kilombero Valley, Tanzania

Msinde, J. (International Journal of Arts and Humanities, 2017-10)

This paper analyses the impact of social capital on crop income shock. The purpose is to consider ex ante shock reducing role of social capital components of social trust, social cohesion and group membership. Data were ...

The what, why and how of health literacy: a systematic review of literature

Muhanga, M.I; Malungo, J.R.S (International Journal of Health, 2017)

This paper reviews literature on the concept of health literacy. Specifically the paper reviews theoretical aspects on the concept (The What); the rationale behind health literacy and how important health literacy is towards ...

Whatsapp mobile tool in second language learning: opportunities, potentials and challenges in higher education settings in Tanzania

Mwakapina, Job W.; Mhandeni, A.S.; Nyinondi, O. S. (Macrothink Institute, 2016)

Teaching large classes interactively has always been posing great challenges to language teachers in many of the developing countries. This study sought to explore whether the blending of WhatsApp Social Networking Tool ...

When viruses don’t go viral: the importance of host phylogeographic structure in the spatial spread of arenaviruses

Gryseels, S.; Baird, S. J. E.; Borremans, B.; Makundi, R.; Leirs, H.; Bellocq, J. G. (Public Library of Science, 2017)

Many emerging infections are RNA virus spillovers from animal reservoirs. Reservoir identification is necessary for predicting the geographic extent of infection risk, but rarely are taxonomic levels below the animal species ...

Who votes and why? An empirical analysis reflecting the 2015 general election in Tanzania

Rodgers, A.; Muhanga, M. (2015-12)

This paper empirically provides answers to very central questions towards. understanding elections and voting behaviour in the context of democratic systems: who votes and why. The paper analyses the aspects of voters ...

Whole blood levels of the n-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid are inversely associated with stunting in 2-to-6 year old Tanzanian Children: A cross-sectional study

Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S. S.; Hahn, S. L.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Fenton, J. I. (PLOS ONE, 2016-05-03)

Background In Tanzania, 35% of all children below five years of age are stunted. Dietary fatty acids (FA) are critical for growth and development. However, whole blood FA levels in Tanzanian children are poorly ...

Whole blood levels of the n-6 essential fatty acid linoleic acid are inversely associated with stunting in 2-to-6 year old Tanzanian Children: A cross-sectional study

Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S. S.; Hahn, S. L.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Fenton, J. (PLOS|ONE, 2016-03-03)

Background In Tanzania, 35% of all children below five years of age are stunted. Dietary fatty acids (FA) are critical for growth and development. However, whole blood FA levels in Tanzanian children are poorly ...

Whole-blood fatty acids are associated with executive function in Tanzanian children aged 4–6 years: a cross-sectional study

Jumbe, T.; Comstock, S.; Harris, W. S.; Kinabo, J.; Pontifex, M. B.; Fenton, J. I. (Cambridge University Press, 2016)

Essential fatty acids (EFA) are PUFA that are metabolised to long-chain PUFA and are important for brain development and cognitive function. The objective of this study was to determine the association between whole-blood ...

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